The Postcard by Anne Berest

The Postcard

Anne Berest with Barrie Kealoha (Narrator), Tina Kover (Translator)

13 hours, 12 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

WINNER OF THE AMERICAN CHOIX GONCOURT PRIZE WINNER OF THE PRIX RENAUDOT DES LYCÉENS WINNER OF THE ELLE READERS PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE GONCOURT PRIZE Anne Berest’s The Postcard is among the most acclaimed and beloved French novels of recent years. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 80%
reflective 62%
informative 56%
dark 45%
challenging 43%
mysterious 42%
tense 25%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 15%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 72% | Character: 15% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.46

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